Tag: Karma

Conjuration of Aradia for Spellwork

Conjuration of Aradia for Spellwork

English version
My lady, my beautiful lady,
Beautiful altar of Diana,
Goddess of the moon,
Merry one, sacred woman,
I pray you grant me a favor I ask,
The favor I ask now.
If you grant me this favor,
Always the Vangelo of Aradia
I will profess.

Italian version
Mia donna, mia donna bella,
Bell’ ara della Diana,
La dea della luna,
La gioconda, la sacerdotisa,
Ti prego mi assengno il favore che chiedo,
Il favore che ora chiedo.
Se questa grazia mi farmi,
Sempre it vangelo della Aradia
Io asseriro.

copyright March 2005 Myth Woodling

June 25 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1678 Venetian Elena Cornaro Piscopia is awarded a doctorate of philosophy from the University of Padua, 1st woman to receive a university doctoral degree or PhD

1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn: US 7th Cavalry under Brevet Major General George Armstrong Custer wiped out by Sioux and Cheyenne warriors led by Chiefs Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull in what has become famously known as “Custer’s Last Stand”

1929 US President Herbert Hoover authorizes building of Boulder Dam (Hoover Dam)

1950 north korea invades South Korea, beginning the Korean War

2021 WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirms the COVID-19 Delta variant is the most transmissible to date, now present in 85 countries and spreading rapidly [1]

Today’s Historical Events

253 St Lucius I begins his reign as Catholic Pope

524 Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians

841 Battle at Fontenay: Louis & Charles beat their brother Lotharius I

1080 Wibbert of Ravenna chosen as anti-pope Clemens III

1096 1st Crusade slaughter Jews of Werelinghofen Germany

1139 Battle of Ourique: Afonso Henriques (later Afonso I of Portugal) defeats Moors

1183 Peace of Konstanz signed between Hohenstaufen Emperor Frederick Barbarossa and Italian Lombard League

1243 Sinibaldo dei Fieschi elected as Pope Innocentius IV

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1949 “Long-Haired Hare”, animated short starring Bugs Bunny, is released in theaters

1951 1st color TV broadcast, CBS’ Arthur Godfrey from NYC to 4 cities

1955 “Imogene Coca Show” last airs on NBC-TV

1956 WKNO TV channel 10 in Memphis, Tennessee (PBS) begins broadcasting

1957 “Jonathan Winters Show” last airs on NBC-TV

1960 Lorraine Hansberry’s stage drama “A Raisin in the Sun”, 1st Broadway play by a black woman, starring Ruby Dee and Sidney Poitier, closes at the Belasco Theatre, NYC, after 530 performances

1965 15th Berlin International Film Festival: “Alphaville” wins the Golden Bear

1967 KPBS TV channel 15 in San Diego, CA (PBS) begins broadcasting

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1821 Carl Maria von Weber‘s “Konzertstück in f, for Piano and Orchestra” premieres

1910 Igor Stravinsky‘s ballet “The Firebird” for the Ballets Russes premieres at the Opéra de Paris, Paris

1938 “A Tisket A Tasket” by Ella Fitzgerald with Chick Webb hits #1

1950 Johnny Pramesa (Reds) and Hank Thompson (Giants) hit inside the park HRs

1955 “Can Can” closes at Shubert Theater NYC after 892 performances

1964 WMCA (NYC) plays Beatles’ Hard Days Night Album (10 days prior to its scheduled release date), they decide to release it June 26th

1966 Beatles’ “Paperback Writer” single goes #1 & stays #1 for 2 weeks

1966 Dmitri Shostakovich‘s 13th Symphony, premieres in Leningrad

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1892 US National Championship Women’s Tennis, Philadelphia Cricket Club: Defending champion Mabel Cahill beats Elisabeth Moore 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2

1903 NY Yanks & Chicago White Sox end deadlocked game at 6-6 in 18

1903 Boston Beaneater Wiley Piatt is only 20th-century pitcher to lose 2 complete games in one day, falling to Pittsburgh 1-0 & 5-3

1904 US National Championship Women’s Tennis, Philadelphia CC: May Sutton beats defending champion Elisabeth Moore 6-1, 6-2 for her first of 3 major titles

1909 US Open Men’s Golf, Englewood GC: Englishman George Sargent sets a new Open scoring record to win his only major title, 4 strokes ahead of runner-up Tom McNamara

1912 British Open Men’s Golf, Muirfield: Ted Ray wins wire-to-wire by 4 shots from defending champion Harry Vardon

1921 British Open Men’s Golf, St Andrews: former local Jock Hutchison (resident in US) wins his only Open Championship by 9 strokes in a 36-hole playoff over amateur Roger Wethered

1926 British Open Men’s Golf, Royal Lytham & St Annes GC: American amateur Bobby Jones wins the first of his 3 Claret Jugs, 2 strokes clear of runner-up Al Watrous; 5th victory by an American in 6 years

June 25 Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2022 June 25

Planets of the Solar System

Image Credit & Copyright: Antonio Canaveras, Chiara Tronci, Giovanni Esposito, Giuseppe Conzo, Luciana Guariglia, (Gruppo Astrofili Palidoro)

Explanation: Simultaneous images from four cameras were combined to construct this atmospheric predawn skyscape. The cooperative astro-panorama captures all the planets of the Solar System, just before sunrise on June 24. That foggy morning found innermost planet Mercury close to the horizon but just visible against the twilight, below and left of brilliant Venus. Along with the waning crescent Moon, the other bright naked-eye planets, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn lie near the ecliptic, arcing up and to the right across the wide field of view. Binoculars would have been required to spot the much fainter planets Uranus and Neptune, though they also were along the ecliptic in the sky. In the foreground are excavations at an ancient Roman villa near Marina di San Nicola, Italy, planet Earth.

A Laugh for Today

Have a spectacular Saturday!

Planetary location of the Moon and Their Association With Spellwork

 

Moon in Aries: Spells involving authority, willpower and rebirth.

Moon in Taurus: Spells involving love, real estate, and money.

Moon in Gemini: Spells involving communication, public relations and travel.

Moon in Cancer: Spells involving domestic life and honoring lunar deities.

Moon in Leo: Spells involving power over others, courage, child birth.

Moon in Virgo: Spells involving employment matters, health and intellectual matters.

Moon in Libra: Spells involving court cases, partnerships and artistic matters.

Moon in Scorpio: Spells involving secrets, power and psychic growth.

Moon in Sagittarius: Spells involving publications, sports and the truth.

Moon in Capricorn: Spells involving career, political matters and ambition.

Moon in Aquarius: Spells involving science, freedom, personal expression, problem solving and friendship.

Moon in Pisces: Spells involving music, telepathy and clairvoyance.

June 24 Daily Horoscopes Digest

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Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Taurus.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Be sensible and respect your money and your wealth because today, you’re tempted to impulse shop. “I have to have this!” Likewise, guard what you own against loss, theft or damage. This an unpredictable day for your wealth and your assets, which is why you might find money or lose money.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today seems to be full of electric energy, and you can feel it! This is why you might impulsively do something or suddenly go off in a new direction without a word to anyone. Guard against doing something rash because your moods will change quickly today. You want some action! (No bores allowed.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is a restless day for you. That’s because both the Moon and Uranus are lined up together, but they’re in a hidden part of your chart. This could make I difficult for you to fully concentrate on something. You might also be unconsciously impatient with others. Relax and stay chill.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Very likely, a friend or a member of a group will say or do something that surprises you today. This could be intriguing – or irritating. Alternatively, you might meet someone today who is a real character. Something or someone might even cause you to rethink or change your goals for the future.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You will bristle if someone tries to stop you from doing something today, even if your plans are last-minute. You don’t want to be dictated to by others. You have a strong drive for freedom, and you definitely want to be able to do your own thing. Hello?

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

A chance to travel might drop in your lap today. (Who knew?) On the other hand (you have different rings) – travel plans might be cancelled, changed or delayed. Likewise, something in the media might surprise you or perhaps the surprise relates to legal or medical matters.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Double check details related to inheritances, insurance matters, shared property, taxes and debt because something unexpected could impact something related to these areas for you. Check your banking details. It’s important to stay on top of things because you snooze, you lose.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

A partner or close friend might throw you a curveball today. Or they might say something that shocks you. Or perhaps you feel impatient with them? Tread carefully because why do something or say something that you will regret later. Think twice before you act.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This might be an accident-prone day for you because work-related accidents are likely. They might simply be equipment breakdowns. Meanwhile, staff shortages, power outages, late deliveries and unexpected surprises will impact your day. Check your pet.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Parents should know this is an accident-prone day for their kids. Meanwhile, anyone might discover that they have a sudden change in social plans or a sudden change in schedules related to sports. Be smart and guard against sports accidents.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Your home routine will be interrupted today. Small appliances might break down or a minor breakage could occur. Someone might knock at your door. It could be anything. Get dressed. Be ready for the unexpected because that’s half the battle.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

This is an accident-prone day for your sign – no question. We might be talking about a physical accident; however, it also could be a gaffe – you might suddenly say something you regret later. (“I can’t believe I just said that.”) Take extra precautions driving, walking and jogging. On the upside, a brilliant idea might amaze everyone.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Footballer Lionel Messi (1987) shares your birthday today. You are a natural leader who is independent. You influence others. You’re an excellent problem solver; and you value home and family. This year is the last year of a nine-year cycle, which means it’s time to wrap up things. Let go of people, places and things that are no longer relevant.

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence Digest for Friday

Venus/Water/East/West/South/Dawn/Female/Libra/Taurus

Magickal Intentions: Love, Romance, Marriage, Sexual Matters, Physical Beauty, Friendship and Partnerships, Strangers, Heart

Color: aqua, blue, light blue, brown, green, pale green, magenta, peach, pink, rose, white, all pastels

Number: 5, 6

Metal: copper

Charm: green or white garments, scepter

Stone: alexandrite, amethyst, coral, diamond, emerald, jade, jet, black moonstone, peridot, smoky quartz, tiger’s-eye, pink tourmaline

Animal: camel, dove, elephant, goat, horse, pigeon, sparrow

Plant: apple, birch, cherry, clematis, clove, coriander, heather, hemlock, hibiscus, ivy, lotus, moss, myrtle, oats, pepperwort, peppermint, pinecone, quince, raspberry, rose, pink rose, red rose, rose hips, saffron, sage, savin, stephanotis, strawberry, thyme, vanilla, verbena, violet, water lily, yarrow, and all flowers

Incense: ambergris, camphor, mace, musk, myrrh, rose, saffron, sage, sandalwood, sweetgrass, vanilla, violet, all floral scents

Goddess: Aphrodite, Asherah, Baalith, Brigid, Erzulie, Freya (Passionate Queen), Frigg, Gefion, Harbor (Beautiful One), Hestia, Inanna, Ishtar (Lady of Passion and Desire), Lakshmi, Lilith, Mokosh, Nehalennia, Nerthus, Ostara, Pombagira, Sarasvati, Shakti, Shekinah, Sirtur, Al Uzza, Venus (Queen of Pleasure), Vesta

God: Allah, Bacchus, Bes, Cupid, the Dagda, Dionysus, El, Eros (God of Love), Freyr, Frit Ailek, Shukra

Evocation: Agrat Bat Mahalat, Anael, Hagiel, Mokosba, Rasbid, Sachiel, Uriel, Velas

Spell for Today – Dragon Love Spell

Pagan and Magickal Terms and Definitions

Today’s Words are

Cense

and

Censer

From Spells8.com

To perfume something ritually with the odor of burning incense, such as a room, person, or object.

From moonlitpriestess.com

An incense burner: tool in Wicca and other witchcraft traditions associated with the Element of Air.

What Exactly Is The Purpose of Your Spell?

A spell is designed to initiate change on some level by shifting the balance of energy within a situation. The shift does simply occur in response to your wish for a change: there are certain stages through which you must pass. Let’s take a look at them.

The Basic Steps:

While every spell is different, most steps can be classified somewhere in the following:

  1. Establish your need or desire. There’s no point in doing a spell for the sake of doing a spell. That’s simply a waste of time and energy.
  2. Compose your spell. Take the time to think about your desired outcome, and what energies you wish to harness to help you achieve this outcome.
  3. Shift consciousness. In order to maximize your spellwork, you should ideally be in a spellcasting frame of mind. Author Lilith McLelland calls this being in “magick mode.” Our everyday, scattered, and busy brains aren’t very efficient at gathering energies, including them into a sleek, powerful spell, and releasing them toward a goal. Shifting consciousness allows you to attain a different state of mind, filtering out the surface noise and distractions in order to concentrate and focus on what you’re doing.
  4. Raise energy and release it toward your goal. This is the moment where spellcrafting becomes spellcasting. Spells are powered by the energies held by the components or ingredient you choose to use and by your own personal energy as well.
  5. Manifestation. Ideally, the final step is the achievement of your goal.

June 23 Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2022 June 23

Spiral Galaxy NGC 6744

Image Credit & Copyright: Basudeb Chakrabarti, Telescope Live

Explanation: Beautiful spiral galaxy NGC 6744 is nearly 175,000 light-years across, larger than our own Milky Way. It lies some 30 million light-years distant in the southern constellation Pavo but appears as only a faint, extended object in small telescopes. We see the disk of the nearby island universe tilted towards our line of sight in this remarkably detailed galaxy portrait, a telescopic view that spans an area about the angular size of a full moon. In it, the giant galaxy’s elongated yellowish core is dominated by the light from old, cool stars. Beyond the core, grand spiral arms are filled with young blue star clusters and speckled with pinkish star forming regions. An extended arm sweeps past smaller satellite galaxy NGC 6744A at the lower right. NGC 6744’s galactic companion is reminiscent of the Milky Way’s satellite galaxy the Large Magellanic Cloud.

June 24 Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2022 June 24

Filaprom on the Western Limb

Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Wise

Explanation: A solar filament is an enormous stream of incandescent plasma suspended above the active surface of the Sun by looping magnetic fields. Seen against the solar disk it looks dark only because it’s a little cooler, and so slightly dimmer, than the solar photosphere. Suspended above the solar limb the same structure looks bright when viewed against the blackness of space and is called a solar prominence. A filaprom would be both of course, a stream of magnetized plasma that crosses in front of the solar disk and extends beyond the Sun’s edge. In this hydrogen-alpha close-up of the Sun captured on June 22, active region AR3038 is near the center of the frame. Active region AR3032 is seen at the far right, close to the Sun’s western limb. As AR3032 is carried by rotation toward the Sun’s visible edge, what was once a giant filament above it is now partly seen as a prominence, How big is AR3032’s filaprom? For scale planet Earth is shown near the top right corner.

Pagan and Magickal Terms and Definitions

Today’s Word is

Blot

From moonlitpriestess.com

In Heathenry, a formal ritual slaughter of livestock usually performed outdoors in honor of the Gods during very special occasions. The blood spilled may then be used in anointing and blessing of spaces and objects.

From Spells8.com

A communal event where animal sacrifice is used as an offering to a deity or god. Members of the ritual feast on the sacrifice in celebration. In today’s age, sacrificing a live animal is less common, there will be lots of good food and wine in its place.

Spell for Today – Spell to increase Spiritual Awareness

 

Spell to increase Spiritual Awareness

Tools needed:
Bowl of natural spring water
7 day Purple candle
Altar Fire (red) candle
Anointing Oil
Sandalwood Incense
Options: Rune symbols

On your altar, or your quiet and sacred place, take three deep breaths of air and begin to ground and center yourself. Light the altar candle and sandalwood incense. Ask the Lord and Lady to bless this spell with the highest good of all. Gently sprinkle the purple candle with some of the spring water, repeating:

“I cleanse thee oh ye magical tool in the name of the Lord and Lady, removing all negative and disharmonious energies casting them out into the ethers.”

Now, move the purple candle over the sandalwood incense repeating:

“I consecrate oh ye magickal tool in the name of the Lord and Lady, removing all negative and disharmonious energies casting them out into the ethers.”

Take the anointing oil in one hand and the purple candle in the other. Starting at the mid-point of the purple candle, moving UP in a docile [clockwise] and circular motion, anoint the candle and repeat three times:

“I anoint you in the name of the Lord and Lady as a magickal tool to be used in the aiding of my magick. I charge ye to increase my spiritual awareness that Love is the Key! Love is the Law!”

Now, starting at the mid-point again, moving DOWN in a docile and circular motion, anoint the candle and repeat three times again:

“I anoint you in the name of the Lord and Lady as a magickal tool to be used in the aiding of my magick. I charge ye to increase my spiritual awareness that Love is the Key! Love is the Law!”

Option: If you wish you may draw the appropriate rune symbols on the candle.

Lastly, repeat:

“As my will, so divine will be done. So mote it be! “

Spend of few moments quietly reflecting on the magick. Thank the Lord and Lady for their presence in your life. Use a candle snuffer to extinguish only the altar fire candle. Place the purple candle in a safe place as to not be disturbed. Allow it burn out completely. Every time you notice the purple candle burning, repeat quietly to yourself, LOVE is the Key! LOVE is the LAW!

Resource

Everything Under the Moon

Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence Digest for Thursday

 

From Ancient Pathway

Magickal Intentions:
Luck, Happiness, Health, Legal Matters, Male Fertility, Treasure and Wealth, Honor, Riches, Clothing Desires, Leadership, Public Activity, Power, Success		 Incense:
Cinnamon
Musk
Nutmeg
Sage
Planet:
Jupiter		 Sign:
Sagittarius
Pisces		 Angel:
Sachiel
Colors:
Purple
Royal Blue
Indigo		 Herbs/Plants:
Cinnamon
Beech
Buttercup
Coltsfoot
Oak		 Stones:
Sugilite
Amethyst
Turquoise
Lapis Lazuli
Sapphire

June 23, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 4 AM to 8 AM EDT today (1 AM to 5 AM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Aries into Taurus.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This continues to be a positive, upbeat week! Today’s Moon puts your focus on financial matters, which have been uncertain recently. (They might continue this way because Uranus is in your House of Earnings.) Cope as best you can.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a winning day because the Moon has moved into your sign, which admittedly, will make you more emotional. However, it also boosts your good luck! Why not test this by asking the universe for a favour? Ask for what you want.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Expect mixed messages today. With your ruler Mercury and fair Venus in your sign, you want to schmooze! Furthermore, Mars is boosting your desire to participate with groups. Nevertheless, today the Moon is hiding in your chart. And so will you.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This is a solid day for you. The Sun is in your sign and the placement of the Moon is favourable to you. Therefore, things will unfold much as you would like them to. Your big advantage right now is that you look like a winner to others. Hey, nothing succeeds like the appearance of success.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You are noticed today! More than usual. In fact, some people will be discussing personal details about your private life. (Whaaat?) Be aware of this in case you have to do some damage control. We all have skeletons in our closets – just make sure you close those doors.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Things will run smoothly today; nevertheless, you have an urge to shake things up a little. This is because you want a change of scenery and a chance to learn something new. A little adventure would be the perfect touch! Travel if possible – do anything to get out of your rut.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Be patient with partners and close friends because Mars is opposite your sign now. Nevertheless, the Sun is at the top of your chart casting you in a flattering spotlight, which means people in authority admire you even if you don’t do anything special. Keep this in mind. You have a winning ticket!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Because the Moon is opposite your sign today, you have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. Hey, no biggie. This simply means you have to be accommodating, friendly and easy going. You can do this. (Remember when you did this one day last summer?)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

This is a strong day for important discussions about finances, shared property and who is responsible for what. Put your cards on the table. With Mercury and Venus opposite your sign, people will cooperate with you – perhaps, more than you think.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Increased chaos and activity on the home front continues! Fortunately, today is the ideal day to get away from all this and do something playful. Have a long lunch. Catch a matinee. Meet a friend for coffee. Enjoy playful times with kids. Explore your creative talents. Socialize!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is a productive day for you. For starters, you are motivated to work and work efficiently. On top of this, your energy is strong, even driven. Your communications are likewise very direct and to the point. This is the day to work hard, party hard!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You’re in a playful mood. Many of you will enjoy entertaining at home or inviting friends over. Act on your redecorating ideas or your desire to tackle some home repairs because you’ll be glad you did.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Melissa Rauch (1980) shares your birthday today. You can have mood swings because you have strong feelings and emotions. You are compassionate and caring. You are also an independent, freethinker. This is a marvelous year for you because you will receive recognition and acknowledgement for your efforts, almost certainly. You might win an award or get a promotion.

A Thought for Today

Until we meet again dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may your life be filled with all things positive!

June 22, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest

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Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Aries.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today you will make the first move if you want to talk to someone because the Moon is in your sign lined up with your ruler Mars. This makes you proactive, enthusiastic and confident! Meanwhile, Venus will sweeten your words and make you popular.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You have been nursing moneymaking ideas and some potential major purchases. (You love beautiful things, especially antiques.) Today, you might decide to take action and go after what you want. (Someone or something behind the scenes will prompt you.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Now both Mercury (your ruler) and fair Venus are in your sign. This means your words are golden! You are eager to talk to others, and they will listen because you will be charming and diplomatic with everyone. Small wonder, that this is such a popular time for you!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

With the Sun in your sign now, you’re empowered. (Remember: This happens only once a year for four weeks.) In addition, a gaggle of planets at the top of your chart makes you look attractive to people in power. You have their attention. Use this!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You have a strong urge to do something different because you need a change of scenery. “Time to get outta Dodge!” Explore travel opportunities. Don’t hesitate to explore other opportunities in publishing, the media, the law or medicine. Enjoy schmoozing with younger, creative people.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

In discussions about inheritances, shared property, insurance issues or banking matters, you will come out on top today. For starters, this is a popular time for you; secondly, with Mercury and Venus at the top of your chart, you have the upper hand.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Yesterday the Sun moved to the top of your chart where it will stay for the next four weeks, which gives you an enormous advantage when dealing with others. (You’ll look good, even if you don’t do anything special.) Today, someone might oppose you. Be diplomatic and keep smiling. You’ve got this.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Hard work and focus will allow you to accomplish a lot today because both the Moon and fiery Mars are lined up in your House of Employment. Expect results and you will get them. Financial discussions will go your way. A good day to make travel plans.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Social outings, sports events and playful activities with children are tops on your menu today. Basically, you want to have fun, especially being active (preferably physically active). Get out and do something. Warm conversations with someone close to you will boost this day.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Be cooperative today. In fact, if you can, take a nap. (You will need more sleep in the next few weeks.) Today you have the energy to make big changes at home, perhaps domestic improvements. These changes might come about through a family discussion or because everyone pitches in and gets the job done.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You’re convincing today! This is because you’re prepared to put a lot of yourself into whatever you have to say. Since you are a networker extraordinaire, you will put out your feelers and stay in touch with your trap line to get things done. Good day to party!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Although the next few weeks are a playful time for you, today is a strong money day for you. You have strong feelings about a particular issue, which means you are going to press your advantage. And of course, with lucky, moneybags Jupiter in your House of Earnings – you have an advantage!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Singer, songwriter Cyndi Lauper (1953) shares your birthday today. People born in this day are very talented and accomplished in wide varieties and many walks of life. No matter what you do, you are persevering and you are a perfectionist. This is an enjoyable year for you because it involves learning and teaching both things that you love to do.

Pagan and Magickal Terms and Definitions

Today’s Word is

Boline

From moonlitpriestess.com

A white-handled knife (sometimes curved, somewhat like a hand-held scythe) used for inscribing, harvesting herbs, etc. In some traditions, the boline is separate from the white-handled knife and used exclusively in the garden.

From Spells8.com

A small sacred knife used to cut items during a ritual. In contrast to the “Athame”, a “Boline” usually has a white handle.

June 22 Today in History

Today’s Important Historical Events

1633 Galileo Galilei forced to recant his Copernican views that the Earth orbits the Sun by the Pope (Vatican only admits it was wrong on Oct 31, 1992!)

1675 Royal Greenwich Observatory established in England by Charles II

1772 Somerset v Stewart court case finds slavery unsupported by English common law, encouraging the abolitionist movement

1848 Beginning of the June Days uprising in Paris by French workers

1865 The CSS Shenandoah fires the last shot of the American Civil War in the Bering Strait to indicate surrender

Today’s Historical Events

217 BC Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom

168 BC Battle of Pydna: Romans under Lucius Aemilius Paullus defeat and capture Macedonian King Perseus, ending the Third Macedonian War

431 Council of Ephesus (3rd ecumenical council) opens

816 Pope Stephen IV, [V] elected to succeed Leo III

1377 10-year-old Richard of Bordeaux succeeds his grandfather Edward III as Richard II, king of England

1476 Battle at Morat/Murten: Charles the Stout invades Switzerland

1497 Antitax insurrection in Cornwall suppressed at Blackheath

1533 Ferdinand of Austria and Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent sign peace treaty

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1342 Fictional character of “The Hobbit” Bilbo Baggins returns to his home at Bag End, Shire Reckoning

1951 Gene Rayburn & Dee Finch show premieres on NBC radio

1955 Walt Disney‘s animated film “Lady & the Tramp” released

1956 6th Berlin International Film Festival: “Invitation to the Dance” wins Golden Bear

1962 12th Berlin International Film Festival: “A Kind of Loving” wins the Golden Bear

1970 WSWO TV channel 26 in Springfield, OH (ABC) suspends broadcasting

1973 23rd Berlin International Film Festival: “Distant Thunder” wins the Golden Bear

1977 Walt Disney’s “Rescuers” released, first Disney film to get a sequel

Today’s Historical Events in Music

1849 Stephen C Massett opens concert at San Francisco courthouse using only piano in California

1942 European broadcast première of Dmitri Shostakovich‘s 7th Symphony in London conducted by Sir Henry J. Wood and the London Philharmonic Orchestra

1959 “Along Came Jones” by The Coasters peaks at #9

1959 “Class” the first hit by Chubby Checker peaks at #38 in the US

1961 Beatles record “Ain’t She Sweet”, “Cry for a Shadow”, “When the Saints Go Marching In”, “Why”, “Nobody’s Child” & “My Bonnie”, in Hamburg, Germany

1963 “Little” Stevie Wonder aged 13 releases his first single “Fingertips” (first live non-studio recording to go to No. 1 on Billboard)

1968 “Here Come Da Judge” by The Buena Vistas peaks at #88

1969 Aretha Franklin arrested in Detroit for creating a disturbance

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1865 Acknowledged as 1st Class Cricket debut of Dr W. G. Grace; as a 16 year old he is dismissed for 0 playing for Gentlemen of South v Players of South at Kennington Oval, London

1874 Game of lawn tennis introduced

1889 Louisville Colonels set ML baseball record with 26th consecutive loss

1918 US National Championship Women’s Tennis, Forest Hills, NY: Molla Bjurstedt beats Eleanor Goss 6-4, 6-3 for her 4th consecutive US singles title

1921 Paavo Nurmi runs world record 10,000m (30:40.2)

1926 Cardinals pick up 39-year-old Grover Alexander on waivers from Cubs

1929 Mel Ott (Giants) homers off Leo Sweetland (Phillies) in doubleheader

1930 New York Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig smashes 3 HRs in 20-13 win over Philadelphia A’s at Shibe Park